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Student Volunteer Overview

The College of Information Studies at the University of Maryland is seeking Master’s and Ph.D. students to serve as student volunteers (SVs) at iConference 2019, which takes place March 31 – April 3. Student volunteers are essential to the success of the iConference and information schools as a whole. Volunteer tasks are assigned in advance and may include, but are not limited to, helping at the registration desk, the poster session, paper sessions, panels, and more. We expect your punctuality, responsibility, and dedication to the tasks we assign. Student volunteers must attend a mandatory orientation session the evening before the conference (Saturday, March 30) to discuss guidelines in the SV handbook. If you cannot attend the mandatory training session, please do not apply.

Benefits: In exchange for their 20 hours of volunteer work, student volunteers will receive a complimentary registration to iConference 2019, an exclusive iConference 2019 SV t-shirt, and free lunches.

Limitations: Travel and lodging costs will not be provided; all student volunteers must pay for their own travel and accommodation.

How to Apply

All prospective student volunteers are required to submit a resume and a completed application (see template) to our secure submission website. The application deadline is Nov. 19, 2018, and decisions will be announced Dec. 3.

Please note that due to space and budget limitations, not all who apply can be accepted. Students from any institution may apply; however, preference will be given to applicants from iSchool member institutions.

Prospective volunteers will be notified of acceptance or waitlist status on Dec. 3. All accepted applicants must confirm their acceptance by Jan. 1, 2019.

Sponsors

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Questions

For general questions about the iConference, including sponsorships, please contact iSchools Communications Director Clark Heideger.

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